Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer - Test Systems Engineering

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSunnyvale, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of high-voltage power-electronic systems, including stationary and traction inverters and DC-DC converters, electric motors, and low-voltage systems.
Strong knowledge of control theory and algorithm implementation.
Strong knowledge of test automation and data analysis in Python.
Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware in C, C++, or Rust.
Motivation to work hands-on solving problems efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
Experience with laboratory test equipment, including sensors, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and other instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end delivery of new test-system capabilities, from control algorithm design and real-time implementation through production.
Develop and tune high-performance embedded C/C++ firmware for power-electronics and real-time control systems, including stationary inverters and DC-DC converters.
Build and evolve the core Python/Rust test-platform stack, delivering scalable, high-reliability automation, data-acquisition, and orchestration tools.
Lead software and firmware integration for test platforms, including in-house and off-the-shelf bidirectional power supplies, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Tune, characterize, and validate power electronics and power supply systems, resolving issues during system bring-up, performance, and safety testing.
Serve as a technical consultant for cross-functional teams, shaping feature development and system architecture decisions.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Sunnyvale, California
Requisition ID	257525
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Test Systems Engineering team is an agile hardware testing group working across both Vehicle and Energy programs to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The team provides turnkey test solutions, collaborating with various groups from research and development to manufacturing test. Leveraging Tesla’s own products and technologies, we create innovative test solutions that expedite R&D and validation cycle times, reducing both cost and complexity. These solutions include motor, powertrain, and all-wheel drive dynamometers, high-power bidirectional AC and DC sources, grid simulators, data acquisition, and advanced software control systems. This function operates at the heart of Tesla’s core technologies, empowering engineers to push the boundaries of electric vehicle and energy innovation.

Job Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end delivery of new test-system capabilities: from control algorithm design and real-time implementation to production
Develop and tune high-performance embedded C/C++ firmware for power-electronics and real-time control systems (Stationary Inverters, DCDC Converters)
Build and evolve our core Python/Rust test-platform stack—delivering scalable, high-reliability automation, data-acquisition, and orchestration tools
Lead software and firmware integration for test platforms, including in-house and off-the-shelf bidirectional power supplies, ensuring efficiency and reliability
Tune, characterize, and validate power electronics and power supply systems, resolving issues during system bring-up, performance, and safety testing
Serve as a technical consultant for cross-functional teams, shaping feature development and system architecture decisions

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of high voltage power electronic systems (Stationary/Traction Inverters, DCDC Converters), electric motors, and low voltage systems
Strong knowledge of control theory and algorithm implementation
Strong knowledge of test automation and data analysis in Python
Familiarity with embedded systems/firmware in C/C++/Rust
Motivation to work hands-on in solving problems efficiently to meet tight deadlines
Experience with a multitude of laboratory test equipment, including sensors, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and other instrumentation

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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